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Perfecto! Homemade Pasta

Pasta is an extremely versatile meal option. From the classic spaghetti and meatballs to the veggie-packed primavera, there are various options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Aside from it being a hearty choice, it can easily be made at home by either hand or with a machine.

Use this basic dough recipe and tips to make fresh pasta that is sure to beat any store-bought version!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

Instructions:

On a floured surface, use your hands to form a mound with the flour and salt. Make a hole in the center of the mound, and add the eggs into it. Still using your hands, gently mix the eggs into the flour until a sticky dough has formed. Add water as needed, up to 4 tablespoons.

Continue kneading the dough with your hands for about 10 minutes. It should be smooth and elastic.

Form the dough into a ball, place in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to rest for 15–30 minutes. Place unused dough (wrapped in plastic wrap) in freezer, and freeze for up to three months.

Dust countertop with flour, and separate the dough into 3 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, and continuously roll with a rolling pin until it’s 1/16-inch-thick. If you’re using a machine, run flattened dough through machine until it’s 1/16-inch thick.

Using a pasta cutter, cut into desired shapes, and let air-dry for 30 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water (a teaspoon of salt for each quart of water), to a boil, and drop in pasta. Cook for 3–5 minutes, but test pasta frequently for doneness.